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Parks and other public spaces are hubs for recreation, gathering, socializing, and providing opportunities to strengthen communities. They can also serve to provide greater resilience within our communities. Sustainably designed […]
Green Spaces that Give Back: Parks as Places for Community Resilience Read More
On the third-floor terrace of Mission Hospital’s North Tower, patients and staff can take a lunch break or respite amid a sun-dappled ornamental garden, while savoring westward views of Mount
Going hand in hand with its mission to provide safe, attractive and affordable homes in good neighborhoods, Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) is committed to building energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable buildings.
Natural Partners: Pairing Affordable Housing with Renewable Energy Read More
The word benefits, for most people, is usually defined by their personal association to the word, for example through Social Security benefits or medical benefits. By merely inserting the word
Centering Equity in Green Buildings: Marginalized Benefits Are Not Sustainable Benefits Read More
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity was shocked by the deed to a parcel of land they were developing when they came upon the part that read: this property cannot be
This Divided Land: The Way Our Neighborhoods Look Isn’t an Accident Read More
In an effort to increase the region’s adoption of and access to affordable solar installations, a diverse coalition of Asheville and Buncombe County community members and mission-aligned organizations came together
Bringing Solar to the People: Solarize Campaign Installs Free Systems for Families in Need Read More
The benefits of urban forests are immense. Not only are trees valued for aesthetic beauty and shade, but tree cover in cities also provides benefits to human health and social
Tree Canopy Protection: Asheville’s New Ordinance A Step Toward Smart Growth Read More
The value of sustainable, equitable and affordable building is relevant now more than ever. The importance of green building has never been more obvious than in this year where most
Sustainable + Affordable + Equitable: Making Healthy Housing Accessible to Everyone Read More
Western North Carolina is feeling a growth spurt. Many people around the country have become aware of our secret, that Asheville and the surrounding communities are a wonderful place to
Protecting Our Places: Economic and Environmental Benefits of Conservation Subdivisions Read More
Nestled on Lexington Avenue in the heart of downtown Asheville is an apartment building that offers a unique and distinguishable feature. Situated on top of the building is a beautiful
Blue Sky, Green Roof: Reimagining Asheville’s Rooftops Read More
